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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Track Times Ok?

I don't have a tune,(its mail order) intake,(still LS1) or the racing rims n really sticky tires YET, but do you guys think the times in my sig are alright for the car?
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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What were the weather conditions and elevation of the track? And what's your race weight?
Comparing your setup to mine you have better heads, bigger cam, built short block, higher compression ratio.
And you're about 4 tenths and 4-5 mph slower. Your 60' is decent so that's not a problem.
I run at a track with 700' elevation and the DA was 1260' for my 10.97 run. And my car weighs 3340/me.

If your weather/elevation was way worse then your time is ok. If not then get a good dyno tune.

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Well I honestly don't know what the DA was. It was around 35 degrees I think, and the elevation is probably around 500 feet.... So basically my times suck lol

The race weight is 3630 with me in it.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Those 60ft times down in the 1.5s are nothing to sneeze at (great)! Also, your 1/8 ET translates to a 11.50 1/4 mile. So, very good for a street car!

WD

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by red_94z
Well I honestly don't know what the DA was. It was around 35 degrees I think, and the elevation is probably around 500 feet.... So basically my times suck lol

The race weight is 3630 with me in it.
they dont suck your car also weighs 300lbs more than his. On top of that, youre comparing different tracks on different days.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Thanks guys, but they could be better....
Oh, well its still a work in progress. i though it mighta been a lil slow. heh
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TrickStang37
they dont suck your car also weighs 300lbs more than his. On top of that, youre comparing different tracks on different days.

That's why I started out asking questions rather than bashing his time. I know how much track and weather can effect times.
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by red_94z
Well I honestly don't know what the DA was. It was around 35 degrees I think, and the elevation is probably around 500 feet.... So basically my times suck lol

The race weight is 3630 with me in it.
Take off the 300 lbs. and that would put you around 7.06 @ 94.5mph which doesn't suck.

Put a real drag tire on the back (I use Hoosier Drag Radials) and get a good tune and you could maybe shave a tenth or 2 off of your numbers.
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